Midland MXT575 GMRS Radio *4Runner Hidden Install, Testingl & Review*

We are doing a DEEP dive into Midland’s most powerful GMRS radio to date…the MXT575
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - Comms Basics and Options
02:42 - MXT575 Walkthrough
09:19 - Vehicle Radios vs Handheld
11:28 - Misc Parts
12:20 - Hidden Installation
19:11 - Range Testing
22:36 - Recap

[@PRaysCorner]

Thank you for sharing all these details. Impressive performance from this little radio!

[@luchaDor]

If you want a more hidden & no cutting holes install, the base unit actually will mount underneath the center console entirely between the rear storage area and the outside edge. Also, LightForce Australia makes an RJ45 button that fits directly in a blank in the center button area where the ATRAC & Rear Locker buttons are. I did a write up of my install on FJ Cruiser Forums...but its nice to have the headset plug right into a factory location.

[@BaptismOverland]

Good to know! Yeah I'm actually sponsored by Lightforce and they could get me that switch but it wasn't going to come in time and I needed this installed before the weekend. It's all good. This all worked out the way I wanted!

[@BaptismOverland]

@@one-mmog Yeah you'll love the MXT575! I'm currently not on any FJ forums (or really any for that matter lol) Sometimes those forums get really out of hand and people start bashing each other etc so I just try to stay away lolol

[@BaptismOverland]

@@one-mmog ah gotcha!

[@blownbird97]

Nice review. I got picked up the 275(haven't installed yet), but it should the good.

[@manuelmontecinos7797]

very good setting up you are pro thanks

[@jwbraughton]

They make a OME cad-5 connector that fits the dash spots fyi. That's what I used anyway. Great video as always

[@BaptismOverland]

I saw them! They're great. Looks OME. Was going to get it but I needed to install this before this trip this weekend and it wasn't going to come in on time. Plus this one was also slightly cheaper on Amazon. All good...this worked out. But next vehicle I'll def get one that goes to the dash.

[@MM-gm2yk]

I have a 275 in my JK works VERY good with the wip.

[@BaptismOverland]

Sure does. I can attest to that as well!

[@brianwaymire7495]

good vid!

[@NissanOverland]

In the manual (page 22) I read that these radios have a power setting of low, medium and hi. Curious to know which setting your radio was on when you were doing the testing. Keep up great vids🤙🏽.

[@BaptismOverland]

I keep it on high. On the trail though I would keep it at medium or low since we are close and I don't want to get interference from nearby transmissions

[@NissanOverland]

@@BaptismOverland ahh ok, makes sense, good to know👌🏽

[@nylonnalini]

Can't we mount the Base Unit in the rear cabin(perhaps on the rear window Molle Panel) with a short antenna cable? We will need a long Ethernet extender cable to draw it to the dash!

[@BaptismOverland]

Yes if you can get a long enough Ethernet cable that will reach. The antenna cable they give is super long so you'll have to either find a shorter one or just bundle it up somehow and hide it

[@kevincummins5675]

OK, thank you so much for always getting back to me. Hopefully this is my last question. Don’t want to be driving anybody crazy 575 versus 275 I understand the obvious 15 W versus 50 W. Is the main reason of the 50 W for when you’re really off the beaten path or is it just far superior to the 275 I will not be off the beaten path I am always in the suburbs area So if I was to have one versus the other in a more populated area, am I gonna go to any difference? Thanks in advance.

[@BaptismOverland]

For me there was a massive difference where I live...being able to transmit and also the clarity that comes through

[@josephpark421]

Nice… thats a clean install 🤙. I was planning to install my 575 similar to yours, but every RJ45 (ethernet) extension i tried would introduce extra noise… Can u share which extension you used? No extra noise compared to plugging the hand piece directly to the base?

[@BaptismOverland]

The extension I used should be in the description. I haven't had any static or issues plugged into extension or the unit directly

[@josephpark421]

@@BaptismOverland gotcha, i see it. Will give it a try. Thanks! 🤙

[@ii1825]

@@BaptismOverland I've got two of the exact extension cables you have linked and neither one will power on my Midland MXT575. Did I really get two bad new cables?

[@BaptismOverland]

@@ii1825 I'm not sure. Someone had the same issue but realized it was on their end. Have you plugged it directly to the unit? Were you able to get it to work when direct?

[@ii1825]

@@BaptismOverlandYes it works perfectly when plugged in directly at the unit. The interesting thing is I have one in my JL wired to the factory aux switch that according to Jeep is good for 15a load. My other one is in my 06 4Runner and is wired to an always on 15a circuit. The both will not turn on when plugged into the extension. Ozark overalnd adventures linked and used the exact same cable with success. Reading the comments seems like I'm not the only one with this issue.

[@johnnyzavala8058]

What wire size did you use for the power cord extension?

[@BaptismOverland]

I went with 12 just to be safe. There's a size chart out there where you can look up the distance from the power source to determine what is best. You and I will prob have different distances. I always go as big as reasonably poss just to be safe. With a 50w radio, I want it to be a bit more on overkill side than risk being too small and tripping fuses

[@COShea-iw6ii]

Hi Asia, thank you for all the great content. Question on the install... have you had any heat issues with the mobile unit living inside that closed console box? I'm in the process of researching radios. I've got a 2018 4Runner TRD Off Road. Thanks, Cathleen.

[@BaptismOverland]

So far none. :)

[@Sandboxoverland]

Great video! I have the same radio and I used the extension rj45 cable. But mine would not work. Did you do anything special to get it to work? I bought 2 different ones. No luck. Any suggestions?

[@BaptismOverland]

When you plug the mic directly to the unit did it work?

[@Sandboxoverland]

@@BaptismOverland yes it works. It’s how I currently have it. But I really wanted to run the extension to cleaner spot. I have the unit in my glove box. Not sure why it won’t power on with the extension.

[@Sandboxoverland]

I have the exact same extension that you used.

[@BaptismOverland]

@@Sandboxoverland Well at least we've isolated the problem to the extension cable. I didn't have problems with the one I had. Did you get the one that I got and linked in the description?

[@BaptismOverland]

@@Sandboxoverland So strange. Cuz mine is working great. Maybe 3rd time's a charm? Not sure man.

[@stevemyo8137]

What mount is that for the antenna?

[@BaptismOverland]

It's in the description

[@dirtroadreligion9376]

When are doing the Jeep install?

[@BaptismOverland]

I've done the Jeep install already. Look farther back into my videos and you'll see the 275 install. Same process

[@mko549]

Is it possible your wife couldn't hear you (but you could hear her) due to an additional factor? I.e. not only because she had a smaller antennae, but because also your broadcast power was much weaker (and her unit transmitted with more power)? Nice install vid btw! I thought you may have heat issues in the compartment until you said not yet. Well done.

[@BaptismOverland]

Could be for sure! Because we hit the trails and there were times I was able to speak to my convoy and they were miles and miles away. You just never know in urban areas

[@mko549]

@@BaptismOverland Yes agree you never know. Keep up the good vids. I'm going to follow your lead with my install

[@stevemyo8137]

I tried your 10% off code and it doesn’t work. Oh well

[@BaptismOverland]

I'll double check if you haven't bought it yet

[@MRBIG-lg9zl]

Ok, What's the secret sauce? I bought the exact same cable extension and it won't work???

[@BaptismOverland]

You're like the 2nd person to ask that and honestly I don't know! It's perplexing because ours works great. All I know is that it's def an RJ45 extension cable.I've seen others do it too and it has worked for them. Check out the video from Ozark Adventures (I believe that's the channel)

[@MRBIG-lg9zl]

@@BaptismOverland Thanks for the prompt reply. Yes, Ozark is where I got the idea for the cable. beats me why it wont work? I just ordered the extension from midland but it doesn't have the neat panel mount.. thanks!

[@BaptismOverland]

@@MRBIG-lg9zl yeah man. Cuz I want it to work for you guys specially since I did a video on it and so did Ozark. And I bought the cable they recommended also. Maybe that company just isn't consistent with their products idk

[@BaptismOverland]

@@MRBIG-lg9zl maybe get a 3D print of that panel mount haha

[@jamesstewart9970]

The reason you can hear her and her not really hear you is because she’s transmitting at 50 watts, and you aren’t.

[@BaptismOverland]

Check out the video coming out this Sunday where we will both be using the 575 with upgraded antennas. You'll hear the results on that one too

[@ricdonato4328]

Please, turn off the background music! It is beyond me why KZbin content creators think playing background music over the presenter's voice is somehow enhancing their videos. We came to hear you, not to fight background music which quickly becomes extremely annoying, distracting, and intrusive. Many folks have hearing difficulties, thus while concentrating on your voice they must also concentrate on tuning out the music; it is very frustrating. Your background music ruins an otherwise exceptionally good presentation.

[@BaptismOverland]

Noted

[@NickWindham]

The big magnetic base plate also helps give the antenna what they call a ground plane, which makes the antenna perform better.